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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.78, 928.18 and 510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.78, 928.18 and 510.34 is: 765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.78 : 928.18 = 510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.78/928.18 = 510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.78x = 928.18 × 510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.78x = 473,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,687.38/618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.52

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